Miami Hurricanes quarterback D’Eriq King will undergo surgery for a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, but the school said he should be available by the start of the 2021 autumn camp.
In a note on Thursday, Miami said a more definitive timetable for King’s return would be determined after the procedure.
King’s right knee seemed to give way shortly before he was approached during the Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. He stayed on the floor, holding his knee, before limping off with the help of the coaches.
“We are obviously disappointed in D’Eriq, but we know that he is in great hands with our medical team,” said Miami coach Manny Diaz in a statement. “D’Eriq is the leader of this football team and we know that he will approach his rehabilitation with the same tenacity that he has addressed all facets of his game since he arrived on our campus. We can’t wait to see him back on the field leading our team in August. “
It is the same knee on which King suffered a meniscus tear in 2018 while in Houston.
On Thursday, King tweeted, “Thanks for all the text messages and calls, I’ll be fine!”
King moved to Miami last January and had a solid season, throwing 2,686 yards and 23 touchdowns with five interceptions, while running for 538 yards and four touchdowns. He announced last week that he would return to Miami for his sixth season.